The most extensive protected area of New South Wales is the Kosciuszko National Park, which is part of the Australian Alps. Its name is attributed to the highest peak of Australia, standing on its territory. Large glacial lakes, picturesque hills, pools with thermal waters attract more than two and a half million tourists every year. The reserve contains the riverheads of the Murray, Snowy, and Marrambiji rivers. There also live a rare mountain possum and a bright false toad. On the Kimberley Plateau is the Purnululu National Park, a true museum in the bosom of nature. It is crossed by the amazing Bungle-Bungle Range, surrounded by sandy plains, grass-covered lowlands, and limestone cliffs. As a result of prolonged erosion, the mountain range from the bright orange sandstone acquired an unusual shape resembling giant bee hives.
Uluru-Kata-Tjuta National Park is a vast desert area, named after the two giant hills. Both peaks are part of an underground mountain mass that breaks to the surface at their locations. The base of Uluru is dotted with numerous grottoes with rock-colored walls of red sandstone. During the rainy season, three small lakes fill the caves. In the western direction from Uluru there is Kata-Tjuta – a majestic domed summit with steep slopes. Along the Great Ocean Road on the territory of Victoria stretches the National Park of Port Campbell. On a narrow strip, the famous natural limestone sculptures are collected: a group of cliffs of the Twelve Apostles, a natural arch of London Bridge, etc. Tourists aspire to see the beautiful Loch Ard canyon.
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